- 1 Year of Google AI Pro is now Free for College Students: Here's How to Get It
- 'I designed a life-saving CPR device at university'
- UK Student bank accounts: the best perks, from railcards to cheap meals
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College students can now get a 12-month subscription to Google’s AI Pro plan for free.
The offer is live on Google’s website and will be up for grabs through Oct. 6. To be eligible for the program, you need to be 18 or older, have a Google account, verify your student status using a school email address, and add a valid payment method. Your free 12-month membership will begin the day you redeem the offer and will be renewed at the existing rate unless cancelled beforehand.
With Deep Research, you can ask Gemini to conduct research on your behalf and deliver a downloadable report; it can perform hours-long work in just a few minutes. Veo 3 helps you transform text or a photo into an 8-second clip with background music, while Jules, which just emerged from beta this week, is a coding agent that can fix bugs and handle development tasks independently
A student who designed a potentially lifesaving device to help a person perform CPR correctly has won a national award. A prototype device, that clicks when the person carrying out compressions uses the correct amount of force, was developed by Harry Wragg at Leicester's De Montfort University (DMU).
The 21-year-old said he wanted to design a product to give people confidence to help save a life, adding he was "overwhelmed" to have won this year's Design Innovation in Plastics Awards (DIP).
If you are heading to university, your student bank account will be your constant companion over the next few years, so it is vital to pick one that works well for you!
At this time of year, high street banks and building societies dangle various tempting goodies in front of young people, knowing full well that some will stay on as customers for years – or even decades – this article explores what each major banking service can offer, from bonus goodies to interest free overdrafts.
Lecturers and tutors hold office hours for a reason, so use them! Whether you’re stuck on a concept or want feedback on your work, dropping in can boost your confidence and deepen your understanding. It’s also a great way to build rapport with your academic staff.
Studying is important, but so is rest. Try using time-blocking to schedule both work and downtime. A walk through the local park, or catching up with friends over a coffee can help recharge your brain and keep burnout at bay. Coming back to work with a fresh mindset can really help!
Societies aren’t only for fun, they’re a fantastic way to start new friendships, gain new skills, and have lifelong experiences. From sports teams to niche interest groups, there’s something for everyone. Check out your university's societies or guilds page for a comprehensive list - or even start your own!
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Tips for Ethically Using Generative AI as a University StudentWith the rate and speed at which life is moving, it is fair to say we all would love some time-saving tools to incorporate into our day-to-day lives.
